hole-in-the-wall
noun
plural holes-in-the-wall
: a small and often unpretentious out-of-the-way place (such as a restaurant)
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One of the best spots to grab a sando in Japan is at a 7-Eleven, but here in New York, one of the best spots to get them is at Evil Katsu, a hole-in-the-wall in Alphabet City.
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Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
Far from a hole-in-the-wall dive, Dudleytown greets you with a large outdoor patio and a spacious, industrial vibe.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2024
The pork dumplings are legendary at Barriga Llena, a hole-in-the-wall style restaurant with walk-ins only.
—Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
Sesame Chinese One of the best hole-in-the-wall local Chinese restaurants in town.
—Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
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Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
Far from a hole-in-the-wall dive, Dudleytown greets you with a large outdoor patio and a spacious, industrial vibe.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2024
The pork dumplings are legendary at Barriga Llena, a hole-in-the-wall style restaurant with walk-ins only.
—Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
Sesame Chinese One of the best hole-in-the-wall local Chinese restaurants in town.
—Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hole-in-the-wall
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“Hole-in-the-wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hole-in-the-wall. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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